Barack Quotes

• My dear brother Barack Obama has a certain fear of free black men. As a young brother who grows up in a white context, brilliant African father, he's always had to fear being a white man with black skin. All he has known culturally is white. He has a certain rootlessness, a deracination.

  Cornel West

  Brother, Growing Up, Father

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• it’s important to make sure that we’re talking with each other in a way that heals, not in a way that wounds." - Barack Obama, 44th U.S. President

  Barack Obama

  Talking, Important, President

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• The question now is does Obama have any hope of raising money? I don't think he'll raise it out of the New York people, I don't think he's going to raise it out the Hollywood people, so where's the money going to come from for Barack Obama?

  Juan Williams

  Money, New York, Thinking

  FOX News Special Report With Brit Hume, www.realclearpolitics.com. December 18, 2006.

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• In my opinion, we've elected a Marxist [Barack Obama] to be president of the United States.

  Paul Broun

  Usa, President, United States

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• The only two men I have time for are Barack Obama and my trainer.

  Sophia Bush

  Men, Usa, Two

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• No one making less than $250,000 under Barack Obama's plan will see one single penny of their tax raised, whether it's their capital gains tax, their income tax, investment tax, any tax.

  Joe Biden

  Income, Gains, Pennies

  Democratic Sen. Joe Biden and Republican Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, debated in St. Louis, Missouri, www.cnn.com. October 3, 2008.

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• I think Barack Obama is a one-term President.

  Dick Cheney

  Thinking, Usa, President

  "ABC's Claire Shipman Worries About 'Republican-edgy' Tone of CPAC, GOP's 'Big Tent Problem'". www.newsbusters.org. February 19, 2010.

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• I don't know anyone at the highest levels who approved Abu Ghraib. If President Barack Obama for a moment thought that somebody at a high level had approved it, he would go after them.

  Peter King

  Usa, President, Levels

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• None of what Barack Obama is doing or wants to do to this country is anything the rest of the world hasn't seen before and already failed at.

  Rush Limbaugh

  Country, Usa, World

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• So what is so strange about saying I want Barack Obama to fail if his mission is to reconstruct and reform this nation so that capitalism and individual liberty are not its foundation? I want the country to survive. I want the country to succeed.

  Rush Limbaugh

  Country, Liberty, Foundation

  "Rush: Obama bastardizing Constitution" by David Mark, www.politico.com. February 28, 2009.

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• My parents shared not only an improbable love, they shared an abiding faith in the possibilities of this nation. They would give me an African name, Barack, or blessed, believing that in a tolerant America your name is no barrier to success.

  Barack Obama

  Love, Believe, Blessed

  2004 Democratic National Convention Keynote Address, delivered 27 July 2004, Fleet Center, Boston

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• Al Qaeda is still a threat. We cannot pretend somehow that because Barack Hussein Obama got elected as president, suddenly everything is going to be OK.

  Barack Obama

  Usa, President, Hussein

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• For the first time in my adult lifetime, I am really proud of my country. And not just because Barack has done well, but because I think people are hungry for change. And I have been desperate to see our country moving in that direction.

  Michelle Obama

  Country, Moving, Thinking

  Michelle Obama, Lisa Rogak (2009). “Michelle Obama: In Her Own Words”, p.65, PublicAffairs

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• The realities are that, you know, as a black man, you know, Barack can get shot going to the gas station, you know.

  Michelle Obama

  Reality, Men, Black

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• The only thing growing faster than the federal government's deficit is Chris Matthews' man-crush on Barack Obama.

  Tim Pawlenty

  Crush, Men, Usa

  "Red meat from T-Paw" by Ben Smith, www.politico.com. June 6, 2009.

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• I could have possibly beaten Senator McCain in the primary. Then I could have been the candidate who lost to Barack Obama.

  Mitt Romney

  Usa, Lost, Mccain

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• When Barack Obama is right, then I'll support him. When he is wrong, I'll fight him.

  Paul Broun

  Fighting, Usa, Support

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• Christ would not vote for Barack Obama because Barack Obama has voted to behave in a way that it is inconceivable for Christ to have behaved.

  Alan Keyes

  Usa, Way, Vote

  "Obama becomes rising star among Democrats". "MSNBC Documentaries", www.nbcnews.com. February 20, 2008.

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• I think Barack Obama has brought a new level of ethical standards to Washington. Has he changed some basic hard-knuckle politics? No. You need hard-knuckle politics to succeed.

  Ed Rendell

  Thinking, Ethical Standards, Usa

  "Gov. Rendell and Rep. Issa on 'FNS'". "Fox News Sunday" with Chris Wallace, www.foxnews.com. May 31, 2010.

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• President Barack Obama has it right - there is a lot to change about Washington. The problem is, not much will get changed unless we confront the runaway filibuster in the U.S. Senate.

  Peter Fenn

  Usa, President, Problem

  "The tyranny of the minority" by Peter Fenn, www.politico.com. March 19, 2009.

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• For the first time in my adult lifetime, I'm really proud of my country ... not just because Barack has done well, but because I think people are hungry for change,” she said. “I have been desperate to see our country moving in that direction and just not feeling so alone in my frustration and disappointment.

  Michel'le

  Country, Disappointment, Moving

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• I love that for Barack, there is no such thing as 'us' and 'them' - he doesn't care whether you're a Democrat, a Republican, or none of the above... he knows that we all love our country... and he's always ready to listen to good ideas... he's always looking for the very best in everyone he meets.

  Michelle Obama

  Country, Ideas, Care

  Convention Speech, www.npr.org. September 4, 2012.

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• When it comes to the health of our families, Barack refused to listen to all those folks who told him to leave health reform for another day, another president. He didn't care whether it was the easy thing to do politically - that's not how he was raised - he cared that it was the right thing to do.

  Michelle Obama

  President, Reform, Care

  "Michelle Obama touts husband's humble roots, asks for time to see 'change' through", www.foxnews.com. September 5, 2012.

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• Most people who meet my wife quickly conclude that she is remarkable. They are right about this. She is smart, funny and thoroughly charming... Often, after hearing her speak at some function or working with her on a project, people will approach me and say something to the effect of "You know, I think the world of you, Barack, but your wife... wow!"

  Barack Obama

  Strong Women, Smart, Thinking

  "The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream". Book by Barack Obama, October 17, 2006.

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• Michelle Obama was asked when life begins. According to her it's when she and Barack take over the White House.

  Evan Sayet

  White, House, Euthanasia

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